The Latest Breaking News from Philip Jansen

BT says the phone line, which would track women walking home, ‘does not make sense’

BT today claimed it is winning the broadband race, building “like fury” to give Britain an ultra high-speed internet network that should rival any in the world. It is doing 62k premises a week and is 38% into its 25 million target for the fastest internet connections.

Discussions with the Communication Workers Union and Prospect have led to both unions recommending agreement

Government’s energy subsidy for businesses will allow more flexibility to improve pay, chief executive says

Telecoms company warns of job cuts as cost pressures and energy bills threaten its financial plans

Telecom giant blames 18% fall in profits on need for extra savings after £200m energy bill increase and soaring inflation

BT today upped its cost savings target by £500 million to £3 billion, raising the prospect of more job cuts and increasing the chances of another fight with unions.

Staff, represented by the Communications Workers Union (CWU), downed tools for 24 hours in protest over the deals they have been given this year

Members of the Communication Workers Union staged further strike action on Monday in their pursuit of a better pay deal